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Is Surgery Urgently Required For ACL, PCL, And Meniscus Tear In Knee?

I am a college student and last week I tore my ACL, PCL, and meniscus tear all on one knee ( MRI confirmed this). Surgery is recommended, but what is the urgency. Can I wait until Summer to have the procedure done? If so, what knee brace could I use to give me support until then?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Hi,

I have gone through your query.

Surgery depends upon your need and not on doctor's need. If you can live without playing, jogging etc then why to go for surgery.

I advise you to take rest for atleast 3 weeks then go for surgery. ACL, PCL and meniscus are very important structures but they if torn are repaired usually after 3 weeks.

I hope it helps.

You are welcome to ask further health related queries.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013

Let me know if you have any concerns.

Thanks.

Dr.Singh.
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Is Surgery Urgently Required For ACL, PCL, And Meniscus Tear In Knee?

Hi, I have gone through your query. Surgery depends upon your need and not on doctor s need. If you can live without playing, jogging etc then why to go for surgery. I advise you to take rest for atleast 3 weeks then go for surgery. ACL, PCL and meniscus are very important structures but they if torn are repaired usually after 3 weeks. I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-chander-mohan-singh/67013 Let me know if you have any concerns. Thanks. Dr.Singh.